Woodley Library 30th anniversary celebrations

In May, Woodley Library celebrates its 30th anniversary. It opened on its present site on 12 May 1986. And to mark the occasion the library is hosting a number of events for customers new and old.

Eighties quiz evening

Charity quiz evening to celebrate the library’s 30th birthday. Book for teams of up to 6 people or as an individual.

Charge: £3

Date and time: Tuesday 10 May, 7pm

Birthday celebration breakfast

Help us celebrate our 30th birthday! Just drop-in and enjoy a Bucks Fizz or juice and a Danish pastry.

Charge: Free

Date and time: Thursday 12 May, 9am to 11am

Eighties tribute evening

Enjoy music from the Eighties with Groove Foundation.

Charge: £5

Date and time: Thursday 12 May, 8pm to 10pm.

Doors open from 7.30pm. Book in advance or pay on the door.

Reminiscence birthday event

Discuss your memories of the Eighties as part of the library’s birthday celebrations, just drop-in.

Charge: Free event

Date and time: Thursday 12 May, 10.30am to 12noon

Woodley Library birthday rhymetime

Rhymes and songs for children aged 5 and under, just drop-in!

Charge: Free event

Date and time: Tuesday 10 May, 10.30am to 11am

Children’s reminiscence session

Enjoy finding out about toys from the Eighties, for children 4 to12 years, just drop-in!

Charge: Free event

Date and time: Thursday 12 May, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Mad hatters Birthday Tea-Party

Come and celebrate the libraries 30th birthday with biscuit decorating, hat-making, party games and more. Booking is required

Charge: £2

Date and time: Saturday 14 May 14, 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Birthday Storytime

For children aged 5 years old and under.

Charge: Free, Just drop in!

Date and time: Saturday 14 May, 11am to 11.30am

Birthday bunting will be on display all week, which has been created by the children from the schools all across Woodley. Staff at the library have also created a wall frieze and time line to illustrate the special events that have taken place at the library over three decades.